Smarthistory is a leading resource for the study of art and cultural heritage. Our growing collection of videos and essays are designed to be engaging and conversational and cover art that ranges from the paleolithic to the present.
Discover artworks, collections and stories from all around the world in a new way. Explore cultural treasures in extraordinary detail and easily share with your friends.
"Pairs essays and works of art with chronologies,
telling the story of art and global culture
through the [Metropolitan Museum of Art] Museum’s collection"